Bank Holidays on Hindu Festivals 2025

Most Hindu festivals are observed as bank holidays in several Indian states. As per RBI regulations and the Negotiable Instruments Act, the following festivals are likely to result in state-wise bank closures:

Major Hindu Festival Bank Holidays:

Top 10 Hindu Festivals of India

Here’s a closer look at India’s most beloved Hindu festivals — celebrated nationwide with joy, devotion, and tradition.

♦ Diwali (Deepavali)
Festival of Lights symbolizing Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya and the victory of light over darkness. Homes are lit up with diyas, and Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped for prosperity.

Holi
Known as the Festival of Colors, Holi celebrates love, forgiveness, and the arrival of spring. Color throwing, bhang, and bonfires make it wildly popular across the globe.

♦ Dussehra/Vijayadashami
Marks Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana and the end of Durga Puja. Effigy burning, Ram Leela, and Durga idol immersion are key highlights.

♦ Navratri & Durga Puja
Nine nights of devotion and dance in Gujarat and grand Durga Puja pandals in Bengal. Celebrates the divine feminine energy.

♦ Ganesh Chaturthi
Celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha. Idols are worshipped at homes and pandals, followed by grand visarjan (immersion) ceremonies.

♦ Krishna Janmashtami
Celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna. Dahi Handi, temple bhajans, and midnight puja mark the occasion.

♦ Raksha Bandhan
A festival of sibling love where sisters tie a rakhi on their brothers’ wrists. Symbolizes protection and lifelong bonding.

♦ Maha Shivratri
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this night is celebrated with fasting, a night-long vigil, and chanting of “Om Namah Shivaya.”

♦ Ram Navami
Marks the birth of Lord Rama, an avatar of Vishnu. Celebrated with pujas and Ramayana recitations.

♦ Karwa Chauth
Fasting festival for married women praying for the long life of their husbands. Widely celebrated in Northern India.

Other Prominent Hindu Festivals 

⇒ Bhai Dooj: Post-Diwali celebration of sibling bonding.
⇒ Chhath Puja: Sun god worshipped, especially in Bihar and UP.
⇒ Makar Sankranti/Pongal—Celebrates the sun’s transit with regional harvest traditions.
⇒ Vasant Panchami: Worship of Goddess Saraswati, onset of spring.

Suggested Read: Bank Timings

Conclusion

The Hindu Festivals List 2025 isn’t just a planner; it’s a cultural reflection of India’s soul. These festivals go beyond rituals; they uphold values like good over evil, light over darkness, and unity in diversity. From bank holidays to grand public celebrations, Hindu festivals continue to bring people together in prayer, celebration, and joy.

Make sure to mark these Hindu festival holidays on your 2025 calendar. Whether you’re looking forward to Diwali’s diyas, Holi’s colors, or Navratri’s Garba nights, there’s something beautiful for everyone to celebrate!